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RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan

  Amount: You can use up to $25,000 from your RRSP Who is Eligible: Canadian first-time home buyers Description: The Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) is a program that allows you to withdraw up to $25,000 in a calendar year from your registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) to buy or build a qualifying home for yourself […]

First-Time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit

  Amount: $750 Who is Eligible: First-time home buyers Description: The First-Time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit is a non-refundable tax credit that aims to help recover closing costs such as legal expenses, inspections, and land transfer taxes for first-time home buyers. Steps to Get this Rebate: To receive your $750 claim, you must include it […]

Genworth Canada Energy-Efficient Housing Program

  Amount: Up to 25% insurance premium refund Who is Eligible: Homes that are built through one of Genworth Canada’s qualifying energy efficient building programs or meet the prescribed minimum Natural Resources Canada EnerGuide requirements. Description: A partial refund of up to 25 per cent of the Genworth Canada insurance premium based on the date […]

Power Smart Refrigerator Retirement Program

$ Amount $50 Type of Product Refrigerators Who Is Eligible Fridge more than 15 years old. Description of Program Have your old fridge removed for free and get $50. To qualify for a pickup, refrigerator(s) and/or freezer(s) must be: In working condition (capable of cooling); At least 15 years old; Approximately 10 cubic feet or […]